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Oh Great, Just What We Need: 4 More Reasons to Cancel BBQ Plans

Oh, fabulous! Texas gets six whole months to practice underwater breathing and extreme windsurfing. And the main event? Late August to Septemberโ€”mark your calendars, folks. Letโ€™s hope those cowboy boots come with built-in floaties!

Published August 22, 2024 at 10:46am by Marley Malenfant


๐ŸŒช๏ธ๐ŸŒŠ Breaking: Capitalism-Induced Climate Chaos Continues, Hurricane Center Tracks 4 Tropical Waves

Oh, fantastic! The National Weather Service just dropped the ballโ€”I mean, their reportโ€”and surprise, surprise, there's no immediate tropical cyclone activity expected this week. But hey, why relax? We've got four lovely tropical waves to monitor, just in time for the peak of the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season. ๐ŸŒŠ๐ŸŽ‰

The Lineup of Doom: 4 Tropical Waves

  • Tropical Wave 1: Chilling near Senegal and Gambia, this one's moving west with scattered moderate convection. Because Africa doesn't have enough to deal with, right? ๐Ÿ™„
  • Tropical Wave 2: This diva is approaching the Lesser Antilles, no deep convection here, but who knows what it's planning? ๐Ÿ’โ€โ™€๏ธ
  • Tropical Wave 3: Hanging out in the central Caribbean Sea, causing mischief with locally strong convection off the coast of Panama and Costa Rica. ๐ŸŒช๏ธ๐Ÿ’ƒ
  • Tropical Wave 4: Camping in the Bay of Campeche, isolated convection in the far southern portions. Texas, you've been warned! ๐Ÿค 

When is the Peak of Hurricane Season?

Remember Hurricane Ernesto? He said hi to Bermuda last Saturday, causing dangerous surf and rip currents. And who can forget Hurricane Beryl, the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record? That one caused "catastrophic damage" and 20 deaths. But sure, let's keep debating climate change! ๐Ÿ”ฅ๐ŸŒ

Hurricane storm tracker: See active storms in the Atlantic

Texas: Weather Watches and Warnings

When is Hurricane Season in Texas?

For our Lone Star friends, hurricane season runs from June 1 to November 30, with the peak from late August through September. Buckle up, y'all! ๐ŸŒช๏ธ๐Ÿค 

Stay Woke with Text Alerts About Severe Weather

Staying informed is crucial, folks! sign up for free weather alerts and keep capitalism's consequences at your fingertips.

  • Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA): Most smartphones get these government-issued warnings. Thanks, Big Brother! ๐Ÿ“ข
  • Weather Apps: Download reliable apps like The Weather Channel, AccuWeather, or NOAA Weather Radar for real-time updates. ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐ŸŒฆ๏ธ
  • Emergency Alert Services: Check with your local municipality for text alerts. Don't say we didn't warn you! ๐Ÿ“ข๐Ÿšจ

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Texans: Prep for Hurricane Season Like Your Life Depends On It (Because It Does)

Time to prep your disaster kit and evacuation plan, cowboys! Hereโ€™s what you need:

  • Water (one gallon per person per day) ๐Ÿ’ฆ
  • Nonperishable foods (because capitalism won't feed you in a crisis) ๐Ÿด
  • Flashlight and extra batteries (can't let the dark catch you slipping) ๐Ÿ”ฆ
  • First-aid kit (for when universal healthcare fails you) โš•๏ธ
  • Personal documents (proving your existence to the bureaucracy) ๐Ÿ“„
  • Cellphone with chargers (to tweet your survival story) ๐Ÿ“ฑ
  • Extra cash ( cha-ching! ๐Ÿ’ฐ)
  • Maps of your area (in case your GPS is a traitor) ๐Ÿ—บ๏ธ

Stay safe out there, comrades! โœŠ๐ŸŒช๏ธ

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